Question 10 • RIDDLE-FL-1700370-Critical Thinking and Study Skills 25/26
For history class, Irina is reading a short story about Marie Curie, a scientist who risked her life to complete her research on radioactivity. Irina wants to identify the themes in the text. Which statement is an example of a theme?
Answer
A
Through careful study, Marie Curie identified two new elements.
B
To make progress, you have to accept the risks that come with it.
C
Scientists today are still using Curie’s discoveries to guide their own research.
D
You would have a hard time finding a more selfless scientist than Marie Curie.
Explanation
A theme is a broader message or insight that a story communicates, not just a fact about its subject. “To make progress, you have to accept the risks that come with it” expresses a general idea that readers can apply beyond Marie Curie’s story. The other choices describe specific facts or opinions about Curie and her work.
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